A Pair of Regency Painted Chairs

A Pair of Regency Painted ChairsA charming pair of painted side chairs dating back to the English Regency era, exquisitely hand painted to simulate exotic timber and ornamented with neoclassical festive ribbons and garlands, with Greek key (meander) border to seat rails. England, circa 1800 1810. Why we like them Elegant and refined, the design of these chairs reflects the late Georgian fashion for lightweight and slender furniture, inspired by the findings at the archaeological

thus belonging to Chippendale's post-Director work

typical of the Gillow firm

late 19th century

S & H Jewel were based in London and were recorded as quality cabinet-markers from 1830-1894

5 in / 55 cm

Height to the top of the fitting: 46 cm / 18”

Historic restorations

The design for this chair

with octagonal top

Gorgeous proportions combined with figured mahogany and smart brass inlays

almost certainly by John McLean

there was a shift from the former fashion of drinking in tea gardens to drinking at home